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 ==== Configuration ==== ==== Configuration ====
-Use the boot code //lxqt-session// to launch the LXQt environment at boot.+Use the desktop boot code //lxqt-session// to launch the LXQt environment at boot: 
 +  desktop=lxqt-session
  
 Create an ~/.X.d/startups file containing the following to launch lxqt-panel and pcmanfm-qt at boot: Create an ~/.X.d/startups file containing the following to launch lxqt-panel and pcmanfm-qt at boot:
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 Run ''obmenu'' to configure right-click menu, creates ~/.config/openbox/menu.xml file. Run ''obmenu'' to configure right-click menu, creates ~/.config/openbox/menu.xml file.
  
-Use obmenu to change the //obconf// menu entry to //obconf-qt//.+Use //obmenu// to change the //obconf// menu entry to //obconf-qt//.
  
-Use obmenu to delete the //exit// entry and replace with //exittc//.+Use //obmenu// to delete the //exit// entry and replace with //exittc//.
  
-Replace the terminal and browser entries with software of choice, add additional menu items as desired.+Use //obmenu// to modify the terminal and browser entries and create additional menu items as desired.
  
 After making configuration changes, right-click desktop and select //restart// from menu to activate changes. After making configuration changes, right-click desktop and select //restart// from menu to activate changes.
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 Run ''obconf-qt'' to change numerous environment preferences. Run ''obconf-qt'' to change numerous environment preferences.
  
-Note dCore SCEs placed in OnDemand can be launched directly from the menu provided the SCE name is the same as the executable. Launching an OnDemand application will automatically load then launch the extension without the need to use the sce-load command or rely on a built-in dCore OnDemand menu.+SCEs placed in OnDemand can be launched direct from menu provided the SCE name is the same as the executable. Launching an OnDemand application will automatically load then launch the extension without the need to use the sce-load command or rely on a built-in dCore OnDemand menu.
  
-Numerous additional configuration options are available from the Preferences menu, including the LXQt Configuration Center.+Numerous additional configuration options are available from the Preferences menu, including LXQt Configuration Center.
  
 ==== Issues ==== ==== Issues ====
-Minimal issues were noted during brief testing, nothing that appeared to compromise LXQt stability or functionality. It should be noted that not all built-in LXQt applicatons and helper utilies were tested. The following utilies were opened and appeared functional: Appearance, Date and Time, Desktop, Desktop Notifications, File Associations, Keyboard and Mouse, LXQt Configuration Center, Locale, Power Management Settings, Session Settings, Shortcut Keys, Users and Groups.+Minimal issues were noted during brief testing and LXQt appeared to run stable.
  
-System icons: Despite installing lxde-icon-theme and configuring pcmanfm-qt, proper icons did not appear when opening Preferences -> LXQt Configuration Center. Neither loading //adwaita-icon-theme-full// or //gnome-icon-theme// helped. Either an LXQt bug or additional configuration required.+If solutions to these issues are found, please update this wiki page.
  
-Panel configure icons: Right-clicking lxqt-panel to configure, icons not properly displayed, rely on hover text for information.+Not all built-in LXQt applicatons and helper utilities were tested, the following appeared functional: Appearance, Date and Time, Desktop, Desktop Notifications, File Associations, Keyboard and Mouse, LXQt Configuration Center, Locale, Power Management Settings, Session Settings, Shortcut Keys, Users and Groups. 
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 +Despite installing lxde-icon-theme and configuring pcmanfm-qt, proper icons did not appear when opening Preferences -> LXQt Configuration Center. Either an LXQt bug or additional configuration required. 
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 +Right-click lxqt-panel -> Configure Panel -> Widgets, no icons displayed for control buttons, rely on hover text for information. 
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 +Preferences -> Power Management not formally tested. Additional software like //pm-utils// (pm-hibernate, pm-suspend) may need importing to enable this functionality. 
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 +Selecting pcmanfm-qt -> Computer indicates operation not supported. 
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 +Selecting pcmanfm-qt -> Network indicates operation not supported. Likely a dbus or networking issue. Networking software, such as Samba, is not installed with the default LXQt import.
  
-Power Management Settings: Preferences -> Power Management not formally tested. Additional software, such as pm-utils (pm-hibernate, pm-suspend) may need to be imported. 
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